WHY
Yard of the Week?
sponsored by:
Camden RV Park
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YOTW Contest Overview
Contest
is for: |
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Those
yards that appear “best” based on financial
ability and effort. |
Areas: |
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Neighborhoods
with an over looked appearance, high in crime, low in
hope. |
Time
of year: |
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Mid May
to mid July (8 weeks) |
Yard
Signs: |
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- 1st Most Green Thumb, 2nd,
3rd
- 1st Most Natural Yard, 2nd,
3rd
- 1st Most Tender Loving Care,
2nd, 3rd
- Honorable Mention
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Awards: |
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Ten gold
dollars per winner |
Neighborhood:
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250 to
350 houses, known as a neighborhood |
Cost: |
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$2,500
per contest, per year or about $2.50 per person per
year |
People
Needed: |
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One person
to head it up, a couple of people to help judge the
yards |
Other
People: |
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People
who want a neighborhood to change, some 250 to 300 neighbors |
Potential
Supporters: |
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Civic Clubs,
Churches, Commercial sponsors, individuals |
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